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Originally Posted by mk97  Does anyone know if there is an AKC rule regarding how little the female can weigh?? I know someone with a 2.8lb female that is about 10 months old--I am hoping that they don't use her for breeding, but I can't find anywhere stating the rules/requirements for safe breeding size. Any help will be greatly appreciated. |
If they use this little dinky thing, I hope they are prepared to lose her or at the very least have a c-section. 10 months old is too young to breed anyway.
It is an unwritten rule, not less than 5 pounds. However, there are other factors that fit into the breeding prospect. Whether, she comes from a line of free whelpers, whether she is healthy and is a good representation of the breed. And of course weight is relative, you can have a female that should be 3 pounds and is over fed and weighs 5 pounds.